Visiting the area and needed a place that satisfied a variety of tastes for our party of 5 for lunch. Apple Maps struggled to provided proper directions to parking and it might be because the area is under construction so just give yourself time to find Loosey's especially if going for dinner. It sure is worth the effort though, especially if you get Matthew as your server. He is full of wit and great local knowledge. He charmed our table from our first encounter. Loosey's has to be a local favorite because the quality and freshness of the food is outstanding. Matthew is a local treasure and made our experience there so memorable and fun. We all remarked that it must be so electric there when live music is on stage or it's a Gator game day. We started with the loaded potato skins. There were 5 large pieces that were covered with toppings and delivered pipping hot. I could easily order that as a meal next time I'm in town. Their house ranch dipping sauce that is drizzled on top was delicious. Several in our group ordered the Chic-fil Loosey's, which is a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, but I wasn't able to grab a photo as they were so eager to get started eating it. The portion of chicken breast was extremely large and the batter was perfectly crispy. Both diners exclaimed it was one of their all- time favorite chicken sandwiches they had ever eaten. Another diner took advantage of their wing special and exclaimed the Buffalo Garlic sauce was fantastic and she paired them with their ranch as well. She loved their added touch of the small paper basket topping the plate of wings for the bones. I had the Classic Beef Burger and it was cooked perfectly. There was a nice peppery flavor to the grill of the burger and the patty size was more than I expected. Especially for the price. I was so happy we found Loosey's. It was really good food. I encourage you to look past the construction mess and the "old wooden bar" stereotypes and trust me when o say, they take great pride on preparing high quality food. read more

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We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon which was good because the parking meters weren't working on the weekends. On the street parking. Beautiful day so we sat outside in a lovely patio area. Great beer menu with draughts imported or domestic as well as a full bar. The menu was pretty much standard bar fare I had fish and chips and my wife had Mac and cheese. The fries on my plate were covered in salt. I tried to shake it off and wound up with a layer of salt on my plate. Most restaurant food is too salty for me as I cook at home low salt but this was crazy. I decided to try the Mac and cheese. It also had a cap of salt on it. I tried to dig to the bottom of the crock thinking that wouldn't be salty but I was wrong. The dish was prepared with salt throughout. Time to go and I did complain. The waitress said she hears that a lot and she offered to replace our meal to go but we didn't take her up on that offer. The fish was great! And we loved the vibe of the restaurant inside and out. I would go back again but knowing that I would order SALT FREE !! read more

Loosey's is s great little spot just 5 minutes from UF registration office. We happened to run into this establishment after touring UF. To be honest it looks like a old pub but we were pleasantly surprised how great the food was. We started with the Kalbi burnt ends which were great with its kimchi mayo. Then we shared the Nashvillle hot chic-fil-loosey which was fried perfectly. The mac-n-cheese which was creamy and delicious and finally the enormous chili dog topped there pbr chili that has beef and smoked sausage. All in all we had a great experience and can't forget about there great draft beer menu!!!! read more

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Ok. You walk in amd BAM! Total dive bar. But you stay because this is the decision you and your people have FINALLY made. Well....glad we stayed. We had the Brisket Kalbi burnt ends, homemade kimchi with kali BBQ sauce. You must order if you have this palate and you must eat it all together as one bite. Then...YUM! We also had the mac and cheese, super yummy, cavatappi with creamy cheese sauce and a bit of panko topping. The Chili dog was a footlong and had their homemade chili with smoked sausage laying on top. ALL super delicious. Ok let's talk fries...Fresh cut and hot with a perfect mouth feel. Kosher salt and...well we fought over them. Ourselves answered all of our questions, made recommendations, and was very attentive. We enjoyed this spot just a bit away from campus. Oh they also have an extensive beer on tap list. read more

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I asked the internet for the best chicken wings in Gainesville and it sent me here to the downtown location of Loosey's. I did not realize that today was a playoff day for the Gators but it worked out well as I arrived early enough. If there is sports going on, expect Loosey's to be packed and it definitely filled up by the time I left. Great service today by Elliott who ensured that I had the beers I needed and the wings. The wings were excellent. Cooked properly, medium quantity of meat on each one and only one was completely burned. The rest were tasty. Fun joint for beers in downtown. Don't miss out on the wings and the burgers looked good too! [Review 356 of 2025 - 2008 in Florida - 23918 overall] read more

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It's nice to come outside on a cool Florida night, with live music playing inside that gets louder every time someone opens the door!:)) Not much else going on downtown. I got my Guinness bubbling up in front of me and a nice cheeseburger coming at me in about 10-15 minutes can't wait!! read more

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Was in GNV for the first time for Fest and Loosey's was on my list of must try places. Friends had gone there the night before I got into town so wasn't sure I was going to get here, but we needed a break between sets so sitting outside and ordering was super easy. Food came out very quick considering how many people were there and that they had a full line up of bands going inside. Food was also very very good. Burnt ends were perfectly cooked with a nice mix of flavors and the mac and cheese had a nice crunch on top while still being creamy. Would absolutely come back and would love to explore more of the excellent sounding menu. read more

Loosey's - Kalbi Burnt Ends - Pubs Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Loosey's is the perfect place to go for great bar food and vibes. The employees were all super nice and food/drinks came out quick. For drinks I tried the Florida Mule and some kind of mixed berry sour, and both drinks were great! We ordered their wings in hot buffalo and garlic parm, as well as their truffle fries. The wings were super juicy and perfectly crispy, and the sauce was just enough to coat each chicken but not be too overpowering. I wish the hot buffalo could've been spicier but that's also just my personal preference. Garlic parm fries were great and I loved how they used fresh garlic in their sauce. Fries were homemade and the truffle sauce was delicious. read more

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My cheese cake was good. Roll was great (I am from Philly) salad os fair. Parking was very difficult. It is not a sports bar. More like a college band, night club, rough on inside, probably fun at night. Not a lunch place. read more

Was a bit hungry and I was looking for Steak Bites. The Steak Frites was the closest I could come to it. A little too much gristle and not enough flavor. It was a pretty good size for $22. I ate a good portion of it. The sides were not best selections. The fries did taste a bit decent. My wife wasn't crazy with her Burger, as they undercooked it and she had to send it back. The service is a tad bit slow, looks like they can pick up the pace a little. Place is a pub, I can't say it's a bright lighted place. It could use a little more life. Would I come back? Maybe. I give it a 3.5 read more

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Just passing through Gainesville and we were starving! Found Loosey's on yelp and decided to give it a try. Not what we were expecting at all. Just a little hole in the wall place but let me tell you the food was amazing and the service was great. 10/10 for sure. Would definitely eat here again. read more

Great atmosphere. Lots of fun with great service and atmosphere. I'll definitely be back. read more

Every time I order the fish and chips, it's rubbery and gross and I gag every time and their veggie burgers are dry. I keep giving it chances but the food is meh. Love the trivia nights though. read more

Wings were raw, service is terrible, long waits for sub-par food or just to be waited on. Took over 15min for a drink order, 10min for food order, 40min for raw wings, 20min for the check and a refill finally. read more

Very cool place. Went for lunch. Had the Kalbi burnt ends. I make burnt and have ordered my share of burnt ends from restaurants. If you never had burnt ends or love them, they are a MUST. They were fantastic. Burger was big, the beef was excellent. Fish & Chips were very good. The cod was flaky and crunchy. The Chic-fil-Loosey sandwich was very good. Big thick piece, very crunchy and juicy. The only thing that would've made the sandwich better would be a special Loosey sauce to put on it. We will definitely be back. read more

Loosey's - The Chic-fil-loosey was excellent, large, crunchy and juicy. - Pubs Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Nice atmosphere and courteous bartender and staff in general! My burger was cooked to order and tasted great! read more

Loosey's - Pubs Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I had a juicy, delicious hamburger. My wife ate a yummy homemade veggie burger made with black beans and eggplant.. The fries were cooked perfectly with an edge of crunch & potato skins left on. We added a fresh cucumber salad. Our server was kind, efficient, and attentive. We appreciate Loosey's community spirit and support of the LGBTQ+ community. I'll go back & try something else from their full menu. read more

My wife and I were visiting Gainesville Florida and had a wonderful dinner at Loosey's. We both ordered the NY strip steak and we received it cooked perfectly medium-rare, very hot, and very tasty. Service (Elliott) was excellent--friendly, nice, attentive. Restaurant owner stopped to chat and assure our dinner was as expected, and we had a very nice, cordial talk for many minutes. We would definitely recommend Loosey's to anyone visiting or living in Gainesville Florida. read more

Loosey's - Steak and fries - Pubs Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Driving through on our way to Clearwater so stopped for lunch on a pet friendly patio. It's a Monday afternoon, and I get that, but this place is so dead. Not just the restaurant but the whole downtown area. Food was good. Had an impossible burger, hot wings with fries and a piece of grilled chicken breast for my dog. The burger had all the regular fixins, wings were huge but we had to send them back to throw them back in the fryer. The skin was rubbery. Once redone, they were excellent. Fries were good. Not enough but you can never have enough fries. read more

Looseys is an amazing place. I highly recommend their food. Love it so much! Delilah is a fan.

Best Chicken wings and local drafts you can ask for Great dive bar atmosphere that Gville is famous for! Service? Impeccable! Will be back!

From groups of people playing trivia to excellent food, to music I didn't like, to watching hockey on TV, Loosey's was perfect. First there was a line of people outside waiting to order and get seats for the upcoming trivia game. I waited, though I did not play. Inside was a bar that was quite full, loud and very busy. It is a bar. Finally ordered my dinner, it is expensive at Loosey's, be ready to pay. I had the 14 oz Prime Rib Steak. IT WAS PRIME. Best darn steak I have eaten in many years. The fries that came with it were crunchy and delicious. I also ordered a Loosey Salad. It to was great. The servers were all very good and made sure everything was just perfect. Was the food, service and atmosphere worth the $40 price tag for one person? ABSOLUTELY!!!!! I very highly recommend Loosey's. read more

Food & drinks here are honestly amazing! Great location & ambiance! I would rate this place a 5 stars if the service was better. read more

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I had a really good experience here on Friday. It's a dive bar but don't let that fool you the food compares made from scratch. I ordered the house made veggie burger and it was delicious. This was legit, made from real veggies, no like a Boca burger (which I do like too). The fries are also amazing, hand cut and fresh. I had a yummy watermelon sour beer to top it off. Very good quality food and great service! read more

What a great find! Such a good burger, delicious wings food drinks. A great place to hang out!

My go to bar when I'm in Gainesville. You like wings, burgers, and weekend creative specials? They do all of that exceptionally well. Sriracha cilantro wings are a must if you're okay with a little heat. French fries. You want them. In fact I recommend cheating on whatever diet you're on to have them. Okay with truffles, parm, and parsley? Get your fries loaded with those too. Service is always attentive. Exposed brick walls inside and outside street side seating give it a historic cafe/pub feel. But wait, "What happens after dinner is served?" You ask? Depending on the night they have both touring and local music play their indoor stage. The full spectrum of everything from country/folk/americana to rock and punk rock, and much more. It truly is a gem in downtown Gainesville. read more

I checked out Loosey's with a group of friends for my birthday dinner one night after work. Loosey's definitely has a dive-bar type feel and the food menu was not as expansive as I had hoped. In fact, it was kind of limited. I ordered the chimichurri chicken, which was a grilled chicken breast on a toasted challah bun with garlic aioli and chimichurri sauce. It came with fries and overall was okay. Nothing stood out to make it the best or worst chicken burger I've ever had. Loosey's has 25 different taps for microbreweries, a large selection of spirits, and specialty cocktails. They have trivia on Monday nights and a full calendar of musical performances (check out their website online). Loosey's is off the beaten path and offers a lot so check it out downtown. read more

Loosey's - Chimichurri chicken sandwich with fries. - Pubs Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Always wanted to try this place and finally did last night. Went with my son who lives in Gainesville. Don't let the decor scare you off. This place has some seriously good food. To be fair the vibe is half bar and half restaurant. To drink I had a white nitro stout. I have never seen it on a menu before. But it was seriously delicious. To eat we both got the steak and fries. The 14oz steak was cooked to perfection and the butter on top added extra flavor. I asked for my fries extra crispy and the chef delivered. Between the butter and steak juices I didn't even use ketchup. The prices are very reasonable. read more

Loosey's - Steak and Fries - Pubs Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

My son loves the chili here and it was so good!! We also had chicken wings and a salad. The corn dogs were surprisingly yummy. Loosey's has an epic beer list! read more

Me and a couple buddies went out, we thought it was a normal bar but it's definitely a gay bar, food was a little bad fried shrimp was soft steak was under cooked. read more

Went recently for lunch on Saturday with some friends the weekend before graduation. We got the queso, tacos, Caesar salad, and burnt ends. The queso was really standout with pickles onions and barbacoa on top. Everything tasted really delicious but some of the food came out with parts of it cold like it was just in the fridge. The waitress was nice and heated it up for us. Unfortunately it took an hour and a half to eat with only a few other customers at the bar because our waitress was hard to find. But the staff was overall nice. Overall the inside is really nice with big tables, a stage and plenty of TVs. They've got a good selection of beers and cocktails. They did recently change their daily deals though so the menu online is not currently updated. Pretty good place! read more

Good service, the burger was delicious. Nice dark atmosphere. I wish they still had a pool table. Their trivia is intense.

Veggie burger is amazing and not mushy like others. Staff is also super nice and accommodating. The fries were crispy and well done. Super good! read more

On a trip to Gainesville, I was looking for a casual bar. Loosey's is just that. If you're looking for your typical sports bar, in a college town, and you'd like to have some pub grub to go along with it, you can't go wrong with Loosey's. I was on a liquid diet so I can't comment on the food but I had a good time. Service was standard. Check it out if you're looking for a drink in a casual environment. read more

I only had a couple drinks inbetween bands nearby but the place is nice. It was so comfortably cool inside and was an immediately relief from the concert and outdoor heat. The service was quick and friendly enough. The drinks were made perfectly and the non stop 90s music wasn't too annoying. I'd def go back for a drink again. read more

The service was great. But the fish was undercooked, and the chicken on the sandwich was rubbery.

Went here with family to sit outside and have something to eat. Honestly, I did not expect the food to be very good. I was happily proven wrong. Most of us got burgers and they were all very good. Cooked to perfection and served with really good fries. The inside seemed like a great place to watch a game and have some drinks too, but it was pretty dark inside. This place would be perfect if they put a couple of TVs outside, so that they can watch the games outside. The ordering system is a bit interesting. You order at the bar or outdoor podium and then take a number to your table. I have realized many Gainesville restaurants are starting to do this (ex. Sweet berries, public & general). We came on a Monday which ended up being trivia night at 7:30. It was very fun and crowded for trivia night. It was also nice that they let people bring their dogs to sit outside. The workers were all very nice and food/drinks were served in a timely fashion. My only complaint is the pricing. For a very casual and sort of run down bar, I expected it to be a bit cheaper. The drinks and food were a bit pricey. Especially because there are much fancier restaurants around it with similar priced items. Overall, I was very pleasantly surprised with my experience here and it is one of the cleaner and tastier sports bars in Gainesville. read more

I thought I'd find this bar in the sky with diamonds, but instead I found it here in Gainesville. Cute little bar on the corner in Gainesville which has some hipster elements and is really expensive, but also has some really friendly people and keeps people coming in, between local left-wingers and heavy bearded hipster drinkers and of course a very large segment of students that come here as well. So it has a little bit of everything but it's far enough away from the college to not really be a college bar. In the heart of Gainesville Florida you'll find a whole collection of wild college party bars and most of them are within walking distance of each other - in fact within three blocks of each other - but this is away in the sleepier downtown itself, a mile or so to the East. Anyway it's time to turn (leftie loosey) to the next review. read more

Loosey's - That's the kind I like - Pubs Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

One of my first stops when I'm in the mood for a burger in Gainesville. The burgers and fries are excellent burger. It reminds me of old school Gainesville, which I love. The frills are in the food and drinks. read more

Fun bar! They have good draft beer and chicken wings! If it had been lunch or dinner time, we would have ordered more food.